Laparoscopic resection of an esophageal epiphrenic diverticulum

Ipek T., Eyuboglu E.

ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA, cilt.102, sa.4, ss.270-273, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 102 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2002
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/00015458.2002.11679312
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.270-273
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Epiphrenic diverticulum of the esophagus is an uncommon disease. In the light of the benefits of minimally invasive treatment of such a functional disorder, we used the laparoscopic approach for resection of an epiphrenic diverticulum. We found that laparoscopic repair of symptomatic esophageal epiphrenic diverticula is a safe and effective technique with minimal postoperative pain and morbidity. It should be considered as an alternative to the traditional transthoracic approach, and may become the standard technique.